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Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)

620 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BURL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +62
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — BURL

Based on 624 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BURL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
624 hedge funds hold BURL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+88 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

388 buying257 selling
Last quarter: 388 funds were net buyers (135 opened a brand new position + 253 added to an existing one). Only 257 were sellers (184 trimmed + 73 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+39 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BURL position: 51 → 83 → 96 → 135. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 24% new
371 out of 624 hedge funds have held BURL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

72 → 51 → 83 → 96 → 135 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 51 → 83 → 96 → 135. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 654 holders: 425 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 68 entered 1–2 years ago, and 161 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
66 of 618 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in BURL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — BURL

In 2026 Q1, 388 hedge funds were net buyers of BURL (135 opened a new position, 253 added to an existing one), while 257 reduced or exited (184 trimmed, 73 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 54% of total institutional value in BURL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +62 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 624.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BURL

How many hedge funds hold BURL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of BURL vs. share price

Market Analysis: BURL

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Company Profile: BURL

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BURL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 78d ago
BURL
+1.7%
XLY
+8.9%

BURL outperformed XLY by -7.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
BURL
+12.7%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, BURL outperformed XLY by +10.8% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

50 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BURL
620 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 620 562 10.32%
13F Shares 60M 71M -16.12%
Total Value $18.01B $19.89B -9.42%
New Positions 131 96 +35
Increased Positions 246 211 +35
Closed Positions 73 58 +15
Reduced Positions 174 193 -19
Total Calls 15 18 -16.67%
Total Puts 21 22 -4.55%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.4 1.22 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

620 + investors

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Top 25 BURL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Range Rock Capital, LLC 7.15% 10,265 $3.3M
2 Dorsal Capital Management, LP 6.32% 500,000 $162.7M
3 Alua Capital Management LP 5.33% 185,800 $60.5M
4 Hook Mill Capital Partners, LP 5.23% 182,173 $59.3M
5 Bain Capital Public Equity, LP 4.99% 2,756 $897K
6 Tabor Asset Management, LP 4.50% 34,362 $11.2M
7 Savoir Faire Capital Management, L.P. 4.28% 21,774 $7.1M
8 SRS Investment Management, LLC 3.98% 1,156,869 $376.4M
9 Mane Global Capital Management LP 3.93% 117,281 $38.2M
10 Benchstone Capital Management LP 3.68% 97,140 $31.6M
11 Darwins River Capital, LP 3.07% 17,629 $5.7M
12 Shellback Capital, LP 2.32% 50,000 $16.3M
13 Graphene Investments SAS 2.27% 10,400 $3.4M
14 Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board 2.02% 214,385 $69.8M
15 Night Squared LP 1.95% 40,771 $13.3M
16 Chicago Capital, LLC 1.68% 191,103 $62.2M
17 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 1.38% 309,814 $100.8M
18 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 1.12% 342,741 $111.5M
19 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 1.08% 45,128 $14.7M
20 Geneva Capital Management LLC 0.92% 132,865 $43.2M
21 Logan Capital Management Inc 0.90% 63,183 $20.6M
22 Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. 0.84% 909,820 $296.0M
23 Dockside LLC 0.83% 10,180 $3.3M
24 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.72% 216,537 $70.5M
25 III Capital Management 0.71% 7,500 $2.4M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BURL?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BURL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for BURL?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 388 funds were net buyers (135 opened a brand new position + 253 added to an existing one). Only 257 were sellers (184 trimmed + 73 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BURL holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 66 of 618 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in BURL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held BURL?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 371 out of 624 hedge funds have held BURL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BURL has moved +12.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +10.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BURL has gained +1.7% vs +8.9% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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